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Geisinger makes Newsweek's list of...
DANVILLE — Geisinger Medical Center and Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital have been named to Newsweek’s list of America's Best Maternity Hospitals 2026.
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Officials: Restoration project on...
WINFIELD — It might be easy to miss Winfield Creek, even from the Yoder Farm.
Daily Item Thu, Apr 30 [totalcount]
Man wanted in stabbing on felony arrest warrant
EAST STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — East Stroudsburg Police need your help looking for this man. Quincy Washington is accused of stabbing someone in the shoulder with a folding knife early Tuesday morning. Police say a group had been out at a bar, came home to Grove Street, and an argument between Washington and the [...]
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36,000 Build-A-Bear plushies recalled due to potential choking hazard
No injuries have been reported related to the Heartwarming Hugs weighted plush bear, according to the CPSC.
WNEP Thu, Apr 30 [totalcount]
Man accused of holding family at gunpoint
TOBYHANNA TWP., MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Pocono Lake man faces serious charges after police say he held his wife and three children at gunpoint inside their home and threatened to kill her. Investigators say Hamidullah Abdul-Hafiz placed the home with a rifle, took everyone's phones, and refused to let them leave yesterday. He now [...]
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America 250 PA celebration concert announced
WILLIAMSPORT, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An America 250 PA celebration concert is coming to Brandon Park June 27, marking 250 years of American history. The all-day event will feature local bands, choirs, and student musicians. "The anchor ensemble will be 65-piece orchestra, branded the Williamsport Summer Pops Orchestra made up of members of the Williamsport [...]
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Former Luzerne County elementary school demolished
BEAR CREEK TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The original Bear Creek Elementary school came down Thursday. For generations of families in Bear Creek Township, it was the place where they learned to read, add, and grow up. The building, constructed nearly 90 years ago as part of a depression-era jobs program, was demolished to support [...]
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Barbaro won the Kentucky Derby 20 years ago. It was his final victory.
The Triple Crown hopeful was injured in the Preakness just weeks later, leading to an outpouring of support.
WNEP Thu, Apr 30 [totalcount]
American Water and Essential Utilities merger discussed
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A potential merger that could affect millions of utility customers is hearing from the people tonight. The Public Utility Commission (PUC) was at the Radisson in Scranton Thursday, taking input from the public on a proposed merger between American Water and Essential Utilities. Together, the companies serve millions of customers [...]
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Prosecutors release video of armed man storming correspondents’ dinner
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said the video shows Cole Tomas Allen shooting a U.S. Secret Service officer as he runs through security toward the gala.
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